July · Namibia
Best time to visit Swakopmund in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Swakopmund in July
Average temperature 16°C, 1 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
8.7/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
July in Swakopmund scores 8.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 1 mm of rain, and roughly 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Swakopmund's German colonial streets meet the Namib dunes and the Atlantic surf.
July in Swakopmund — one of the year's strongest windows (12th)
July averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.7 hours of daylight to work with.
A 8.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Swakopmund (12th of 12); only November scores higher, at 9.5/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Swakopmund in July?
- In July, Swakopmund averages 16°C, 1 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.7/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Swakopmund?
- July earns a 8.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Swakopmund in July?
- Expect about 1 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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